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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.54, 915.68 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.54, 915.68 and 165.80 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.54 : 915.68 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.54/915.68 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.54x = 915.68 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.54x = 151,822.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,822.45/610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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